(2023-07-12). India: Yamuna River Swells to Highest Recorded Level. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Yamuna river in New Delhi swelled to a record level, with the water level of Yamuna recorded at 207.55 meters. The level has breached the previous all-time record of 207.49 meters set in 1978. The river's danger mark is 204.5 meters. | RELATED: | India's central water commission said that the water level will rise and by Wednesday night is likely to be 207.72 meters and thereafter will probably remain s…
(2023-07-12). 2 Months of Rain Falls on Vermont Over 2 Days, Prompting State of Emergency. truthout.org President Joe Biden declared an emergency for all 14 counties in Vermont early Tuesday as the state received two months worth of rain in two days. The heavy rain and flooding in Vermont is the latest in an international series of flooding catastrophes from India and Japan to neighboring New York as warmer temperatures driven by the burning of fossil fuels allow the air to hold more moisture and… |
(2023-07-12). The Heat: World Population Day. america.cgtn.com 
Fertility, education, the climate crisis, just some of the issues countries are grappling with on this July 11, 2023, The United Nations' World Population Day. World Population Day was first observed in 1987 by the United Nations when the world's population hit five billion. It's …
(2023-07-12). Elevan a 42 los muertos por inundaciones en el norte de India. telesurtv.net Himichal Pradesh es hasta el momento la región más afectada por las lluvias, donde han perecido al menos 20 personas.
(2023-07-12). The United States: Prison house of Indigenous nations. peoplesworld.org 
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) addressed the most pressing, immediate issue facing Indigenous children and Tribal sovereignty, but it left some serious loopholes. The important point is that it left the ICWA intact, while not addressing a number of important questions, which is par for the course for the American judicial system …
(2023-07-11). BRICS Is Evolving from China-Russia Dream to Potential U.S. Nightmare. infobrics.org Global interest among nations seeking to join the BRICS economic bloc led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is demonstrating its growing influence as a new geopolitical force with the potential to challenge the largely Western-led financial system…
(2023-07-11). Popular YouTuber Issues Social Media Fatwa Against Twerk Culture: You've Been Dumbed Down, F'd Into Submission. moguldom.com The recent Essence Festival was full of powerful performances and female empowerment speeches, but hitmaking soul singer India.Arie spoke out about performances by Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe that were, some others also complained, unnecessarily risqué—and the twerk culture was in full effect. The "Video" singer-songwriter noted that Megan and Monáe lacked "discretion" and encouraged their audiences to …
(2023-07-12). Chinese, Solomon Islands firms deepen cooperation. ecns.cn Businesses from the two countries also moved swiftly to turn upgraded relations into actual cooperation during a high-level exchange between enterprises in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2023-07-12). Israeli forces illegally evict Palestinian family from East Jerusalem home. peoplesdispatch.org After the Sub Luban family was evicted, their home was given to illegal Israeli Jewish settlers in violation of international law. The family has been fighting to retain its house for over 45 years…
(2023-07-12). Caged, stripped, beaten: Latest 'Save the Children' report on Palestine makes chilling read. mronline.org 
According to a just-released report by the international rights organization, Save the Children, four out of five Palestinian children in the Israeli military detention system are beaten and 69 per cent are strip-searched.
(2023-07-12). Cuba Rejects European Parliament Interference. telesurenglish.net The International Relations Commission of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament) on Wednesday rejected a resolution adopted by the European Parliament (EP) calling for sanctions against Cuban officials for alleged "human rights violations." | RELATED: | The Assembly points out that the European document shows highly interfering content, defaming not only the Cuban reality, its legal system, and the rule of law b…
(2023-07-12). Brazil Abolishes Bolsonaro's Civic-Military Schools. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Lula da Silva put an end to a program implemented by former president Jair Bolsonaro that promoted the creation of "civic-military schools." | RELATED: | Previously, the Education Ministry analyzed the efficiency of this national program, which was promoted by the far-right leader arguing that schools should "impose the notion of hierarchy" among students as "it is done in the barracks." | Be…
(2023-07-12). Report on Fukushima's Nuclear Water is Regretable: IAEA Expert. telesurenglish.net An expert in the technical working group of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said he is disappointed with the agency's recent report on Japan's plan for dumping its nuclear-contaminated water. | RELATED: | Liu Senlin, a researcher with the China Institute of Atomic Energy who participated in the IAEA assessment work, said the report on the safety of the discharge of the nuclear-contaminated water from Japan…
(2023-07-12). Government of Madagascar Calls for Presidential Elections. telesurenglish.net The office of the Prime Minister of Madagascar, Christian Ntsay, called on Tuesday for presidential elections to be held next November 9 in that country, to reelect the current President Andry Rajoelina or to elect a successor. | Related: | The Malagasy government supports the dates initially proposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, which foresees a second electoral round for December 20, if necessary. | "According to the…
(2023-07-12). Wind, solar power surge in China. ecns.cn China may beat its 2030 development target for solar and wind energy five years ahead of schedule, a report from a San Francisco-based independent nonprofit organization said, as the country celebrates National Low-carbon Day on Wednesday.
(2023-07-12). China makes significant progress in low carbon efforts. ecns.cn Wednesday marks the 11th National Low-carbon Day in China, with the theme of Taking Active Measures against Climate Change and Promoting Green and Low Carbon Development.
(2023-07-12). Beijing Daxing airport opens more international routes for summer peak. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport plans to open and resume 15 international routes during the summer to meet the rising demand for the summer travel peak."ÄÄ…
(2023-07-12). The First GOP Debate Is Designed to Boost Trump — and He May Not Even Attend. truthout.org On August 23, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is marshaling its first 2024 presidential contenders' debate, to be hosted by Fox News. Yet despite the buildup, the event, in Milwaukee, could well turn out to be a bust. Donald Trump, who, notwithstanding his mushrooming legal travails, is still hugely outpolling his nearest rival, Ron DeSantis, is threatening to stay away, accusing Fox… |
(2023-07-12). Taking on the national anthem, Jill Scott sings truth about U.S. racism. workers.org 
"Oh, say, can you see, by the blood in the streets, that this place doesn't smile on you, colored child. Whose blood built this place with sweat and their hands. But you'll die in this place and your memory erased. Oh say, does this truth hold any weight? This is . . . |
(2023-07-12). 10 West Papuan activists arrested in Jayapura. greenleft.org.au 
Ten activists — members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) — were arrested by Indonesian authorities on July 11 in Jayapura, while handing out leaflets to promote a protest, reports Susan Price.
(2023-07-12). West Papua: More arrests at KNPB rally. greenleft.org.au 
Indonesian security forces violently cracked down on a peaceful West Papuan National Congress (KNPB) demonstration on July 12, called to show support for West Papua's application to become a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), reports Susan Price.
(2023-07-12). Deflation starts to grip the Chinese economy. wsws.org Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that the consumer price index was unchanged from a year ago — the lowest rate in more than two years — while factory gate prices continued to fall, an indication of lowered demand.
(2023-07-12). The Middle East is once again in turmoil. journal-neo.org 
On the eve of military exercises simulating war with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brazenly and bluntly said: "I have a clear message for Iran and the international community: Israel will do everything it has to do to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb." Apparently, Tel Aviv thinks that it has completely replaced […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-07-12). Janet Yellen, playing the "good cop" routine in China? indybay.org Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Beijing this week meeting with Chinese officials. But Western corporate media is trying to spin her role as a "good cop" for the NeoLiberal policy of coercing China to follow the USA-made "rules-based" international order.
(2023-07-12). Daxing airport expands international routes, preps for summer peak. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport plans to open and resume 15 international routes during the summer to meet passengers' needs.
(2023-07-12). China to enhance digital ties with more countries. ecns.cn China is committed to collaborating with all parties concerned, particularly developing countries, to promote digital connectivity for the larger goals of global economic growth and international development.
(2023-07-12). Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to attend BRI Forum in China. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in China in October.
(2023-07-12). China enters dog days of summer, extreme heat predicted to last until end of July. ecns.cn As China stepped into sanfu, the dog days of summer, on Tuesday, the National Meteorological Center extended an orange alert – the second-highest alert – for high temperatures, as heatwaves scorch vast swathes of the country.
(2023-07-12). Beijing Daxing airport welcomes summer travel peak. ecns.cn During the summer travel season, the airport is expected to break its own record by handling 55,400 domestic and international flights with 7.9 million passenger trips.
(2023-07-12). National Museum issues new rules for guided tours. ecns.cn Unauthorized commentary services will be banned at the National Museum of China, and all tour guides wishing to offer this service must apply in advance, the museum said in a notice issued on Sunday.
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2023-07-12). Colonialism or sovereignty? How the global financial system traps countries in debt. geopoliticaleconomy.com Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Ann Pettifor discuss how the international financial system traps Global South countries in debt, reinforcing a neocolonial order.
(2023-07-12). Seismicity in Cuba during the first half of the year, no fear. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Although a large part of all 13 active zones of the Cuban National Seismological Service (SSNC) registered a high occurrence of tremors during the first semester of this year, the summary of that trend points to moderation.
(2023-07-12). Onetime child symbol of the U.S. blockade Elián González elected to Cuba's congress. peoplesworld.org 
HAVANA (AP)—Elián González has the same big, expressive eyes he did 23 years ago when an international custody battle transformed him into the face of the long-strained relations between Cuba and the United States. Now 29, González is stepping into Cuban politics. He was recently elected to his country's legislature with hopes of helping his …
(2023-07-12). Cuban lawmakers reject European Parliament's interfering resolution. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The International Relations Commission of Cuba's National People's Power Assembly on Wednesday rejected the European Parliament's resolution, whose content highly interferes with and defames Cuba's reality.
(2023-07-12). Palestine criticizes international reaction to Israeli crimes. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government criticized Wednesday the timid reactions of the international community in the face of the ethnic cleansing Israel conducts in occupied East Jerusalem.
(2023-07-12). IAEA Approves Japan's Plan to Release Nuclear Contaminated Water into the Sea. libya360.wordpress.com
(2023-07-12). Interview with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu: The Failure of the Ukrainian Counteroffensive. libya360.wordpress.com If Ukraine uses cluster munitions, Russia will respond in kind! Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu gave an interview about the situation in Ukraine. Shoigu noted that the Ukrainian counter-offensive had failed.
(2023-07-12). Kenya Committing Atrocities in Somalia with US Backing. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdulahi The US "war on terror" brought nothing but terror to the Horn of Africa. Kenya is a US client state which has spent years destabilizing Somalia under the guise of fighting terrorism. Kenya rarely showed political inclination to interfere with Somalia's internal affairs until 2010 when it sent troops across the border under…
(2023-07-12). The UK-Rwanda Pact to Keep Migrants from Crossing the English Channel. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison The UK is spearheading a European drive to outsource migrants to Rwanda. UK officials have been trying to ship African and Middle Eastern migrants to Rwanda since June 2022 despite successful legal challenges mounted by immigrant rights advocates, including intervention by the European Court of Human Rights . At the end of June, three UK…
(2023-07-12). Venezuela rejects entry of US submarine into Cuban bay. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The entry of a US nuclear-powered submarine in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, whose space was hijacked by the United States, was rejected by the National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity Venezuela-Cuba, according to a statement issued today.
(2023-07-11). Alabama Senator Condemned for Claiming White Nationalism Isn't a Racist Ideology. truthout.org Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) has faced widespread criticism this week for refusing to condemn white nationalism as racist and for downplaying the ideology's growing influence in right-wing politics. In a CNN appearance on Monday night, host Kaitlan Collins asked Tuberville to clarify a comment he made on a Birmingham radio station in May, when he suggested that white nationalism and… |
(2023-07-11). BRICS Expansion Plan and Launching of BRICS Currency to Decrease Influence of US Dollar. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS would be a major blow to the US dollar, which is currently the world's reserve currency. The US dollar is used in most international transactions, and it is also the currency of choice for many countries when they hold foreign reserves besides BRICS would enhance its global influence, creating a more balanced multipolar world order by including other emerging economies…
(2023-07-11). Economist Discusses BRICS Currency's Prospect of Becoming Global Currency. infobrics.org Economist Alexis Habiyaremye from the University of Johannesburg says that a proposed common BRICS currency, if used effectively and systematically for all trade transactions between BRICS nations, would "alleviate the burden on these countries to finance" the "disproportionate advantage that the dollar enjoyed in the international monetary system."
(2023-07-11). Advocates Urge Schumer to "Put an End to Insulin Profiteering" in Health Package. truthout.org A coalition of 40 advocacy groups is urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) to adopt a strong set of provisions to lower insulin prices and "put an end to insulin profiteering" in an upcoming health package. The groups, led by watchdog Public Citizen and diabetes advocacy group T1International, sent a letter to Schumer on Monday saying that, while some progress has been made over… |
(2023-07-11). The road ahead and the battle for democracy. cpusa.org 
Address to the CPUSA National Committee presented by co-chair Joe Sims on June 24th. It's been edited to reflect the discussion. | This meeting marks the first time in many a year that the National Committee (NC) has met here in New York at Winston Unity Hall. Welcome home! We've missed you. | Over the years, a great and enduring legacy was forged within these walls. It was here that the collective led by Gus Hall and Henry Winston guided our party's path for nearly two decades. Indeed, these walls were witness to many stories, and if they could talk they might tell some powerful tales. Stories about how young…
(2023-07-11). Canada: Thousands of dockworkers strike in British Columbia. greenleft.org.au 
About 7400 Canadian port workers, members of the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union), have been on strike at more than 30 ports across British Columbia since July 1, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-07-11). Dockworkers' union spouts "internationalist" rhetoric, while conniving to sell out strike at Canada's West Coast ports. wsws.org At a rally attended by hundreds of workers in Vancouver on Sunday, the ILWU downplayed the imminent danger of strike-breaking legislation. Above all, it issued no call to mobilize the working class across Canada and its 22,000 US West Coast members—themselves without a contract for over a year—to defeat such an attack.
(2023-07-11). Madagascar calls for general elections. plenglish.com The announcement, made by Prime Minister Midi Madagasikara, confirms the date proposed by the National Independent Electoral Commission, specifies that the call is in accordance with what is stipulated by law, and emphasizes that 'the electoral process must be carried out calmly and respectfully'. | The elections follow nearly two years after the attempted coup d'état against President Andry Rajoelina, revealed by the Malagasy Prosecutor's Office in July 2021 and for which 21 defendants were charged with attempted coup d'état and attempted elimination of the President of the Republic, among others.
(2023-07-11). Sullivan Says US to Move Forward With $20 Billion F-16 Sale to Turkey. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tuesday that the Biden administration will move forward with a $20 billion sale of Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Sullivan's comments came a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to back Sweden's NATO bid after over a year of negotiations. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said …
(2023-07-11). White House Says Ukraine Joining NATO Means War With Russia. news.antiwar.com The White House said Tuesday that NATO membership for Ukraine isn't going to happen anytime soon since it would mean war with Russia. "Of course, they are at war right now. So, NATO membership in the immediate future isn't likely because that would put NATO at war with Russia," White House National Security Council spokesman …
(2023-07-11). Open Letter to Cornel West. scheerpost.com 
By Elliot Sperber / CounterPunch Dear Dr. West, I was just sitting here thinking about your presidential campaign and started wondering whether you have any plans to launch a national university system. As you may know, John Quincy Adams had such an idea, two centuries ago, so it has that old pedigree (important to some …
(2023-07-11). Factors of Stability in Greater Eurasia. libya360.wordpress.com Timofei Bordachev Greater Eurasia is under the influence of challenges and threats of both internal and external origin, therefore peace and stability there are not guaranteed. However, one should not lose sight of the objective factors that make Greater Eurasia a more stable region in modern circumstances than would be predicted by an established view…
(2023-07-11). Africa and the Tyranny of the Cult of Mediocrity. libya360.wordpress.com Dr William J Mpofu One of the most stubborn truths about colonialism as a system and a power structure that was violently imposed on Africa is that it has remained alive and working many decades after the political independence of African countries. For the majority of Africans, economic and political conditions have remained colonial in…
(2023-07-11). Chile: Having a Good Constitution Doesn't Guarantee Social Change. libya360.wordpress.com Taroa Zúñiga Silva Graffiti in Chile, attributed to the Communist Youth, reads "For an free education #Iwantanewconstitution" (Photo via Marcelo Bernal on Twitter) Taroa Zúñiga Silva speaks to Bárbara Navarrete, secretary-general of the Communist Youth of Chile. "We are a generation totally interested in taking power," says Bárbara Navarrete, the new secretary-general of the Communist Youth of…
(2023-07-11). China's Belt and Road: Ten Years of Shared Success. libya360.wordpress.com Mauricio Ramírez Núñez (Image by Alejandro Rodríguez) In recent years, China's Belt and Road project has captured global attention as an ambitious initiative that seeks to promote economic connectivity and international cooperation. Also known as the New Silk Road, this project aims to revive ancient trade routes and establish new connections between Asia, Europe, Africa,…
(2023-07-11). Debating Somaliland: Lack of Recognition and Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdi Jamal Abdi argues that the country is an unrecognized state, operating in the shadows of international relations. The country has never been eligible for direct foreign aid. Abdi argues that the recent conflict is caused, in part, by lack of economic development in eastern Somaliland. As a result, the so-called international community bears…
(2023-07-11). NATO Summit in Vilnius: Stairways Change Directions. libya360.wordpress.com Julia Melnikova NATO demonstrates consistency in creating ordered chaos by returning to Cold War practices. On the other hand, the conservatism of the approach is aimed at cementing the status quo and will exhaust itself as soon as external conditions change. A structure adapted to positional actions in Europe will have to be rebuilt or…
(2023-07-11). Ukraine, Ecocide and Complicity: Why the Climate Movement Should Not Become a Fig Leaf for NATS. libya360.wordpress.com Urbanramblings This poster is displayed on the side of the Dutch Embassy in Moscow and shows the number of people killed in the Donbass between 2014 and 2022. If you walk down the Arbat in the same city you will see hundreds of poster sized billboards memorialising the children killed by Ukrainian shelling into the…
(2023-07-12). Understanding History and the Future in Terms of Four Crucial Relationships. globalresearch.ca